Tally Solutions
Tally Solutions is a Bengaluru-based, bootstrapped Indian software company that develops TallyPrime, an integrated accounting, GST-compliance, inventory and business management platform serving 2.7M+ MSMEs and 7.5M users across 100+ countries, monetised via perpetual or subscription licences and add-ons including AI document processing and connected banking.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1986
- HeadquartersBengaluru, India
- Headcount501–1,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingSoftware
What Tally Solutions does
Tally Solutions Private Limited is an Indian business management software company, founded in 1986 and headquartered in Bengaluru, that develops and markets TallyPrime, an integrated accounting, inventory, taxation, and compliance platform for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Its flagship product, TallyPrime, is offered in Silver (single-user) and Gold (multi-user) editions under both perpetual licence (Rs 22,500 / Rs 67,500) and monthly/annual rental models, and is monetised additionally through the mandatory Tally Software Services (TSS) annual subscription (Rs 4,500 standard, Rs 6,750 auditor), enterprise server licences (Rs 2.7 lakh), and a growing portfolio of add-ons including TallyPrime Cloud Access (hosted on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure), TallyPrime with WhatsApp Business, TallyDrive backup, connected banking with SBI/ICICI/Axis and Bharat Connect, Amazon Data Import, Schedule III Financial Statements, and the new AI-powered Docs by Ira / TallyIra document processing module introduced in Release 7.1. The platform is built on a proprietary desktop-first architecture extended via TDL (Tally Definition Language) for customisation, and is positioned as India's #1 e-invoicing software by transaction volume, with the deepest GST-compliance integrations (IRP, GSTR-1/3B, e-way bill).
Tally reaches customers through a product-led growth motion (7-day free trial, self-serve download from tallysolutions.com) reinforced by a vast network of thousands of certified Tally partners and a 20,000+ Chartered Accountant community that provides implementation, training, and word-of-mouth distribution. As of FY25 the company reported operating revenue of approximately Rs 710 crore (up from Rs 558.4 crore in FY23), serving 2.7M+ businesses and 7.5M users across 100+ countries, with primary concentration in India and active international expansion across the Middle East (UAE, Saudi Arabia), Bangladesh, Africa, Kenya, Southeast Asia, and Nepal. Additional revenue is generated through sub-brands TallyCapital (loan referrals), TallyEducation (certification courses), and Shoper9 (retail POS), as well as flagship community programmes including Tally MSME Honours (70,000+ nominations since 2021) and Tally Apex (annual CA awards). The company is privately held and bootstrapped, with no disclosed external venture capital or private equity funding, and is led by Managing Director Tejas Goenka.
Tally Solutions firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Tally Solutions
- Legal name
- Tally Solutions Private Limited
- Website
- https://tallysolutions.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1986
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 501–1,000 employees
- Short description
- Tally Solutions is a Bengaluru-based, bootstrapped Indian software company that develops TallyPrime, an integrated accounting, GST-compliance, inventory and business management platform serving 2.7M+ MSMEs and 7.5M users across 100+ countries, monetised via perpetual or subscription licences and add-ons including AI document processing and connected banking.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Tally Solutions industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Business Management Software
- NAICS
- Software Publishers (513210)
- SIC
- Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Invoicing, Billing & Accounts Receivable Automation (FSAGAJAC)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Payroll Software & Payroll-as-a-Service (SaaS) (BPACAIAB)
Keywords
Where Tally Solutions is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Bengaluru
- HQ country
- India
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices3 records
Markets served
Tally Solutions business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Software
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Operations
Revenue model
- TallyPrime Perpetual (Lifetime) License: One-time upfront payment for perpetual TallyPrime license (Silver single-user or Gold multi-user). Includes TSS free for the first year; subsequent TSS renewal is optional. Provides lifetime ownership with no recurring rental fees.
- TallyPrime Rental / Subscription: Monthly, quarterly, or annual subscription payments for TallyPrime usage. Silver (single-user) starts at ₹750/month; Gold (multi-user) at ₹2,250/month. TSS (Tally Software Services) must be renewed annually (₹4,500/year for standard, ₹6,750 for auditor) to receive free upgrades, connected services, and cloud access.
- TallyPrime Cloud Access: Cloud-based access to TallyPrime hosted on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, available in personal (1 user), regular (2 users), regular plus (4 users), regular pro (8 users), performance (12 users), and performance plus (16 users) packs. Plans start at ₹600/month for personal pack with 3, 6, and 12-month subscription periods.
- TallyPrime with WhatsApp Business: WhatsApp Business integration subscription at ₹1,300/year (plus GST), enabling invoice, order, and report sharing via WhatsApp. Wallet recharge options at ₹675 or ₹2,700.
- TallyPrime Server: Enterprise-grade data server add-on for medium and large businesses requiring greater concurrency and advanced monitoring, priced at ₹2,70,000 (plus GST) for perpetual license. Supports Gold license users with up to 128 concurrent users.
- Tally Software Services (TSS): Annual subscription providing free software upgrades, connected services (GST portal, banking, WhatsApp Business), cloud sync, and online data consolidation. Standard at ₹4,500/year for 1 year (₹13,500 for 2 years); Auditor at ₹6,750/year.
- TallyCapital: Business loans and financial services offered through trusted lending partners, providing revenue through referral/affiliate arrangements with financial institutions.
- TallyDrive (Cloud Backup Storage): Secure cloud backup and access space for TallyPrime data. Free 10 GB storage included with TSS; additional storage purchasable starting at ₹1,200/year for 10 GB.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | TallyPrime Silver (Single User) — Perpetual Lifetime License |
| Subscription | Monthly | TallyPrime Silver (Single User) — Monthly Rental |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | TallyPrime Gold (Multi-User) — Perpetual Lifetime License |
| Subscription | Annual | TallyPrime Gold (Multi-User) — Annual Rental |
| Subscription | Monthly | TallyPrime Cloud Access — Personal (1 User) |
| Subscription | Annual | Tally Software Services (TSS) — Standard |
| Subscription | Annual | Tally Software Services (TSS) — Auditor |
| Subscription | Annual | TallyPrime with WhatsApp Business |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | TallyPrime Server (Enterprise) |
| Subscription | Annual | TallyDrive Additional Storage |
| Subscription | Annual | TallyPrime Developer (TDL Programming) |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels6 records
Marketing channels10 records
Tally Solutions product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Tally Solutions develops and sells TallyPrime, a desktop-first business management software for Indian MSMEs covering accounting, GST compliance, e-invoicing, inventory, payroll, and financial reporting, available in Silver (single-user) and Gold (multi-user) editions. The core software is extended by subscription add-ons including TallyPrime Cloud Access (hosted on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure), TallyPrime with WhatsApp, TallyPrime Server, TallyDrive cloud backup, TSS (Tally Software Services), and AI-powered plugins such as Docs by Ira/TallyIra for automated document-to-accounting conversion.
Product overview
Tally Solutions offers TallyPrime as its core flagship business management software for SMEs, available in Silver (single-user) and Gold (multi-user) editions with flexible rental or lifetime perpetual license models. The TallyPrime platform is extended by a portfolio of add-on modules and related products: Docs by Ira (AI-powered document processing), the Financial Statements Plugin (for Schedule III and non-corporate compliance), TallyPrime Cloud Access (cloud deployment on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure), TallyPrime with WhatsApp (business communication), TallyPrime Server (enterprise concurrency), TallyDrive (cloud backup), TallyPrime Developer (TDL customisation), Bharat Connect (payment automation), Amazon Data Import (e-commerce integration), and Tally Software Services (TSS) for upgrades and connected services. The company also operates sub-brands including TallyCapital (business loans), TallyEducation (certification programs), and Shoper9 (retail POS), alongside flagship community programs Tally MSME Honours and Tally Apex CA Awards. A suite of free business tools (Invoice Generator, GST Calculator, Revenue Forecaster) complements the paid product portfolio.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- TallyCapital: Business loans and financial support platform through trusted lending partners
- TallyEducation
- Tally MSME Honours
- TallyIra
- TallyPrime Cloud Access
- TallyPrime with WhatsApp
- TallyDrive
- TallyPrime Server
- TallyPrime Developer
- Shoper9
- Tally Apex
- Tally Software Services (TSS)
- Tally Apex Awards
- TallyTogether
- Tally Startup Challenge
Products and services
- TallyPrime Flagship desktop-first business management software providing accounting, GST and compliance, e-invoicing, inventory, payroll, multi-godown, multi-currency, and financial reporting for MSMEs. Available in Silver (single-user) and Gold (multi-user) editions via lifetime perpetual license or monthly/annual rental.
- Docs by Ira (TallyIra) AI-powered plugin for TallyPrime that scans invoices, bills, and receipts and converts them into TallyPrime accounting entries, saving up to 80% of manual data entry time. Available with TallyPrime Release 7.1 and above.
- Financial Statements Plugin (Schedule III) Excel-based add-on that generates financial statements for corporates (Schedule III Division I) and non-corporates aligned with ICAI guidelines, auto-populating formats directly from TallyPrime data. Requires TallyPrime Release 7.1 or later and Microsoft Excel 2016 or later.
- TallyPrime Cloud Access Cloud-based access to TallyPrime hosted on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, available in personal, regular, regular plus, regular pro, performance, and performance plus packs, with plans starting at Rs 600/month and 24x7 unlimited usage.
- TallyPrime with WhatsApp Business WhatsApp Business integration for TallyPrime enabling instant sharing of invoices, orders, and reports via WhatsApp with ready-to-use templates and a dedicated inbox. Subscription priced at Rs 1,300/year plus GST.
- TallyPrime Server Enterprise data server add-on for TallyPrime Gold providing greater concurrency, advanced monitoring, and support for 8 to 128 concurrent users. Priced at Rs 2,70,000 plus GST perpetual.
- TallyDrive Secure cloud backup and access space for TallyPrime data. 10 GB free storage included with TSS, with additional storage available from Rs 1,200/year per 10 GB.
- TallyPrime Developer Development suite for TDL (Tally Definition Language) programmers to build and deploy custom solutions on TallyPrime, available in Silver and Gold tiers and requiring an active TSS subscription.
- Bharat Connect Plugin Plugin for TallyPrime enabling automated invoice management, payments, and reconciliation through Bharat Connect, the Indian payment-aggregation platform.
- Amazon Data Import Plugin enabling Amazon sellers to directly import Amazon Seller Central Excel reports (B2B/B2C shipments, refunds, settlements) into TallyPrime, automatically mapping transactions to voucher types such as Sales, Credit Notes, Receipts, and Journals. Requires TallyPrime Release 7.1 or above.
- Tally Software Services (TSS) Annual subscription providing free TallyPrime upgrades, connected services (GST portal, banking, WhatsApp Business), anytime-anywhere report access, and online data sync and consolidation. Standard at Rs 4,500/year (or Rs 13,500 for 2 years); Auditor edition at Rs 6,750/year.
- Shoper9 Enterprise retail point-of-sale (POS) and business management solution for retail businesses of all sizes, available in Silver, Gold, and Diamond editions, positioned as a Tally-group offering.
- TallyCapital Business loan facilitation service connecting MSMEs with trusted lending partners for credit and working capital, generating revenue through referral and affiliate arrangements with financial institutions.
- TallyEducation Certification programmes offering online and offline courses in computerized accounting, finance, and administration, enabling learners to gain Tally-related skills and credentials for career advancement.
Quantifiable outcome
- Save up to 80% of time spent on manual data entry with TallyIra AI document processing
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Tally Solutions
Customer profileNamed customers7 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Tally Solutions technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration6 records
AI capability8 records
Feature6 records
Tally Solutions partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and minor.
- ICICI BankcorePartnership enabling integrated banking and accounting within TallyPrime 7.1, allowing users to access live account balances, initiate payments, and manage bank reconciliation directly from TallyPrime. Part of the connected banking ecosystem that also includes State Bank of India and Axis Bank integrations.
- OTU India (Kaamlo Platform Pvt Ltd)strategicStrategic investment by Tally Solutions in OTU India, an HR technology platform owned by Kaamlo Platform Pvt Ltd, focused on workforce management solutions for MSMEs. OTU India's SaaS platform OTUHRPLUS digitizes the employee lifecycle (hiring, onboarding, workforce operations, post-joining management). Both companies are conducting joint go-to-market initiatives and Tally integration, with pilot programmes already underway with select customers. This investment aligns with Tally's strategy to expand its connected business ecosystem beyond accounting into workforce management.
- Wadi Makkah (Umm Al-Qura University Innovation Arm)strategicTally Solutions established an office within Wadi Makkah, the innovation arm of Umm Al-Qura University in Saudi Arabia, and collaborates directly with startups through this ecosystem under Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 initiative. The collaboration aims to enhance founders' understanding of financial management and business readiness as key factors in sustainable growth.
- Wadi JeddahminorSaudi-based partner onboarding partnership supporting small and medium enterprises in their digital and compliance journeys in Saudi Arabia, aligned with Saudi Vision 2030 objectives.
- PLEXUS (Saudi Arabia)minorSaudi-based partner onboarding partnership supporting small and medium enterprises with financial management and operational readiness, aligned with Saudi Vision 2030.
- Establishment Mohamed Saleh Hammad Al-Hamad Latjara (Saudi Arabia)minorSaudi-based partner offering software enablement and technology outreach services to SMEs in the Saudi market, onboarded as part of Tally's expansion in the Middle East.
- Daleel Najd Trading Agency (Saudi Arabia)minorSaudi-based partner providing accounting advisory and professional financial services to SMEs, onboarded to expand Tally's reach in the Saudi market.
- Qetaf Professional Consultation (Saudi Arabia)minorSaudi-based partner providing professional financial services and consulting to SMEs, onboarded to support Tally's digital and compliance journeys in Saudi Arabia.
- Idafa (Saudi Arabia)minorSaudi-based partner providing professional financial services, onboarded as part of Tally's partner network expansion in Saudi Arabia for SME digital transformation.
- Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)coreTally Solutions migrated its TallyPrime Cloud Access platform to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), running on OCI Compute, OCI Kubernetes Engine, and OCI Object Storage. The migration achieved approximately 30% reduction in IT infrastructure costs while improving scalability, operational efficiency, and automation capabilities for TallyPrime Cloud Access customers.
- State Bank of India (SBI)coreConnected banking integration within TallyPrime enabling real-time visibility into balances, transactions, and automated reconciliation via the State Bank of India banking interface.
- Axis BankcoreConnected banking integration within TallyPrime enabling real-time visibility into balances, transactions, and automated reconciliation via Axis Bank's banking interface.
- Bharat Connect for BusinesscoreBharat Connect integration enabling seamless payment, invoice, and reconciliation workflows within TallyPrime, serving as a broader umbrella payment platform connecting multiple banks and payment services.
- DPIIT (Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade)strategicPartnership with DPIIT to launch the 'Tally Startup Challenge' inviting DPIIT-registered startups to develop solutions addressing capacity planning and productivity challenges in MSME manufacturing. Winner receives ₹3 lakhs, first runner-up ₹2 lakhs, plus collaborative development opportunity with Tally's team before market scaling. The challenge runs from August 4 to September 3, 2025.
Scale indicators11 records
Recent moves9 records
Expansion highlights8 records
Tally Solutions competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Busy Accounting Software: Busy is a long-standing Indian accounting and inventory software aimed at the same MSME and CA segments as Tally. It offers GST compliance, invoicing, and multi-user editions at comparable price points, positioning it as one of Tally's closest India-focused competitors.
- Xero: Xero is a cloud-native SMB accounting platform serving accountants and small businesses globally. Its subscription model, mobile-first UX, and open API ecosystem position it as a direct alternative for Tally customers considering migration to a more modern stack.
- FreshBooks: FreshBooks offers cloud accounting, invoicing, and expense tracking targeted at service-based SMBs and freelancers. While more service-business oriented, it overlaps with Tally on invoicing and billing workflows for small business owners.
- Intuit QuickBooks: QuickBooks is the global leader in SMB cloud accounting and bookkeeping, with strong AI features and a vast app ecosystem. It competes with Tally in international markets (UAE, Africa, SE Asia, US) where both target MSME digitization and compliance workflows.
- Zoho (Zoho Books, Zoho Invoice): Zoho's suite includes Zoho Books and Zoho Invoice, which directly compete with TallyPrime in Indian and global SMB accounting/invoicing. Both target MSMEs with subscription-based, cloud-native software, making Zoho Tally's most comparable head-to-head rival.
- Marg ERP: Marg ERP provides GST-ready accounting, inventory, and billing software to Indian distributors, retailers, and MSMEs. It directly overlaps with TallyPrime in distribution, pharma, and retail verticals, and competes on price and partner network depth in India.
- Sage: Sage serves SMBs and mid-market businesses with accounting, payroll, and compliance software globally. Sage's cloud offerings (Sage Business Cloud, Sage Intacct) overlap with Tally's enterprise ambitions and international expansion into the UK, Africa, and Middle East.
Broad incumbents
- SAP Business One: SAP Business One is a broader mid-market ERP platform with full accounting and compliance modules. It overlaps with Tally's enterprise/server tier and competes for larger Indian MSMEs and subsidiaries of multinationals that outgrow TallyPrime's scalability.
Emerging players
- Vyapar: Vyapar is a mobile-first GST billing and accounting app popular among Indian micro-businesses and traders. It addresses the same MSME invoicing and inventory pain points as Tally but with a lighter, mobile-led approach targeting smaller retailers.
- Odoo: Odoo is an open-source ERP suite with strong accounting, invoicing, and inventory modules adopted by SMBs worldwide. Its modular SaaS model and active developer community compete with Tally on flexibility and total cost of ownership for growing MSMEs.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Tally Solutions leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles5 records
Tally Solutions subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Tally Solutions funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Tally Solutions M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A1 record
Investments1 record
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Frequently asked questions about Tally Solutions
What does Tally Solutions do?
Tally Solutions develops and sells TallyPrime, a desktop-first business management software for Indian MSMEs covering accounting, GST compliance, e-invoicing, inventory, payroll, and financial reporting, available in Silver (single-user) and Gold (multi-user) editions. The core software is extended by subscription add-ons including TallyPrime Cloud Access (hosted on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure), TallyPrime with WhatsApp, TallyPrime Server, TallyDrive cloud backup, TSS (Tally Software Services), and AI-powered plugins such as Docs by Ira/TallyIra for automated document-to-accounting conversion.
Is Tally Solutions a public or private company?
Tally Solutions is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Tally Solutions founded?
Tally Solutions was founded in 1986. It employs 501 to 1,000 people.
Where is Tally Solutions based?
Tally Solutions is headquartered in Bengaluru, India, in the Asia region.
How does Tally Solutions make money?
Eight revenue lines are on record. TallyPrime Perpetual (Lifetime) License is the primary driver. The others are tallyPrime Rental / Subscription, tallyPrime Cloud Access, tallyPrime with WhatsApp Business, tallyPrime Server, tally Software Services (TSS), tallyCapital and tallyDrive (Cloud Backup Storage).
Who are Tally Solutions's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Busy Accounting Software, Xero, FreshBooks, Intuit QuickBooks, Zoho (Zoho Books, Zoho Invoice), Marg ERP and Sage. SAP Business One is listed as a broad incumbent. Emerging players are Vyapar and Odoo.
Does Tally Solutions have an API?
No public API is recorded for Tally Solutions.
What industry is Tally Solutions in?
Tally Solutions's product category is Business Management Software. Its primary akta.pro industry code is FSAGAJAC, Invoicing, Billing & Accounts Receivable Automation, with a secondary code of BPACAIAB, Payroll Software & Payroll-as-a-Service (SaaS). Its NAICS code is 513210 and its SIC code is 7372.